Timberwolves' GM David Kahn continues to wheel and deal. Today, word that he reportedly dealt Wesley Johnson and a first round draft pick to Phoenix in a three-team trade. In return Minnesota will receive guard Jerome Dyson and retiring center Brad Miller. The move clears up cap space so they can sign Russian forward Andrei Kirilenko.

The Timberwolves, short one Ricky Rubio for the rest of the year, start a crucial seven-game road trip tonight in Phoenix. Minnesota is back to .500 after back-to-back home losses to the Lakers and Hornets. They’re also a game-and-a-half out of a playoff spot, behind Houston.

It’s a battle of teams going in opposite directions tonight at Target Center as the Wolves host the Suns. Minnesota is on a season-long five game losing skid while Phoenix has won five of six, and is in the thick of the playoff race.

The Timberwolves whiffed on their attempt to sign Nicolas Batum, and they won't be getting perhaps the next best shooting guard on the market, Courtney Lee. Lee is headed from Houston to Boston in a sign-and-trade. Meanwhile, Blazers GM Neil Olshey and Wolves GM David Kahn took shots at each other.

The Timberwolves were lit up by the Suns, 114-90 at Target Center on Monday night. The loss extends Minnesota's season long losing streak to six games. Phoenix shot a season high 57 percent from the field. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Comcast SportsNet Northwest is reporting the Timberwolves are among a group of teams trying to trade for Portland's Jamal Crawford. The Wolves were rumored to be targeting the Portland shooting guard in March, but a deal never happened.

That three-team trade sending the Wolves’ Wes Johnson and a No. 1 pick to Phoenix is now finalized. With the extra salary cap space, the Wolves have signed Russian forward Andrei Kirilenko to a two year deal.